Market Research Red River NonDestructive Testing Questionair.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT & OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY (OTA)

MARKET RESEARCH

Market Intelligence Report: Industry Day/First Look Questionnaire

General Feasibility & Model Selection (DBtB vs. PDB vs. CM@Risk)

1. Agreement Preference: The Government is exploring the use of an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement for this construction project to potentially increase collaboration, speed, and innovation. For this specific project, do you believe an OT agreement is the most appropriate vehicle, or would your firm prefer a traditional FAR-based contract? Please explain your reasoning.

Your Answer:

[Please type your detailed reasoning here]

2. OT Risk & Barriers: If the Government chooses to proceed with an OT framework rather than a traditional FAR Part 15 procurement, does your firm foresee any barriers, risks, or hesitations in proposing on or executing this project?

[ ] No [ ] Yes [If yes, please explain the barriers, risks, or hesitations here]

3. Model Viability: Based on the parameters provided in the Project Information Packet (Appendix B), does your firm believe it is feasible to propose a reliable, fixed price (including incentives) for this project after a 2-3 month collaborative design refinement period?

☐ Yes, a reliable price is likely achievable.

☐ No, there is too much risk/uncertainty to provide a reliable price this early.

4. Risk Justification: Please explain your reasoning for the answer above. What are the top 1-3 factors (e.g., project complexity, site conditions, clarity of functional requirements) that influenced your choice?

Your Answer:

5. PDB Threshold: If you answered "No" to Question 1, at what level of design maturity (e.g., 35%, 60%, 90%) would your firm feel confident in providing a reliable, fixed price or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) through a Progressive Design-Build process?

☐ 35% ☐ 60% ☐ 90% [Please type your detailed reasoning here]

I. Budget & Financial Realism

1. Budget Alignment: Based on your firm's recent experience with similar projects, does the proposed Construction Cost Limitation (CCL) of $8.1M for approximately 8,000 square feet complex facility appear realistic in the current local market?

[Please provide your assessment here]

2. Major Cost Drivers: From a high-level view of our functional requirements, do you see any specific mission needs (e.g., specialized security, unique structural loads) that you anticipate will be the primary drivers of cost?

[Identify potential primary cost drivers here]

3. Market Precedents: Are there specific benchmarks or recent industry projects we should look at to ensure our expectations for quality and performance align with this budget?

[Identify potential projects and locations here]

II. Flexibility & Innovation (The "How")

1. Prescriptive "Showstoppers": Are there any requirements in our functional description that appear overly prescriptive or "locked-in" that might prevent you from offering a more innovative or cost-effective solution to meet the mission?

[Identify any restrictive requirements here]

2. Innovation Opportunities: In this building type, where do you typically see the most opportunity for an integrated design-build team to provide "more for the money" (e.g., modular systems, envelope efficiency, MEP coordination)?

[List innovation opportunities here]

III. Market & Supply Chain (External Risks)

1. Long-Lead Warning: Even without a full design, are there specific systems common to this facility type (e.g., generators, custom AHUs, specialized lab equipment) that are currently experiencing lead times that would threaten the proposed project schedule?

[List any long-lead items of concern here]

2. Local Labor Constraints: Are there specific trades in the project area that are currently over-extended or in short supply that could impact the project's risk profile?

[List any trades currently over extended or in short supply]

IV. Defining Value (The Betterment Search)

1. The Value Gap: If your team discovers or recommends any in design efficiencies during the proprietary meetings, which "betterments/enhancements" (e.g., enhanced durability, lower life-cycle costs, better technology) should we prioritize in our evaluation criteria as the most valuable for this facility type? (List 3-5 options for industry to rank).

2. Sustainability Targets: Is the proposed level of sustainability (e.g., Specific energy goals, etc.) a standard "reach" for industry, or will it require significant premium pricing in this market?

[Provide your assessment on sustainability targets here]

V. Proposal Effort & Contract Incentives

1. Stipend Necessity: Given the requirement to participate in five proprietary meetings and develop a conceptual design for Phase 2 evaluation, is a stipend necessary for your firm to justify the pursuit costs of this procurement? Yes or no, and why?

☐ Yes ☐ No [Your answer here]

2. Stipend Alignment: If a stipend is offered, what amount (or percentage of the CCL) does the market currently consider sufficient to offset the level of effort required for a Phase 2 proposal of this complexity?

[Indicate the sufficient stipend amount or percentage here]

3. Effective Incentives: In a fixed-budget environment, what types of post-award contract incentives (e.g., award fee for exceptional quality, schedule acceleration, shared savings) are most effective at motivating your team to exceed minimum performance requirements?

[Describe the most effective incentives here]